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Identifying why international airlines control the Nigerian aviation sector
United Nigeria Airlines executive Adedayo Olawuyi explains that international carriers dominate the Nigerian market due to a lack of strong local competition and inadequate infrastructure for seamless passenger connectivity.
July 11, 2026
Abuja Court Backs FCCPC Probe Into Air Peace Ticket Costs
A Federal High Court has dismissed a lawsuit by Air Peace, confirming that the FCCPC has the legal authority to investigate consumer complaints regarding airline ticket pricing without needing prior price-fixing approval.
July 10, 2026
Abuja Federal High Court upholds FCCPC mandate to probe Air Peace fare complaints
A Federal High Court has ruled that the FCCPC is legally authorized to investigate consumer complaints about airline pricing, dismissing a lawsuit brought by Air Peace.
July 10, 2026
Palm Beach International Airport rebranded to honor Donald Trump
Palm Beach International Airport has been renamed after President Donald Trump, continuing a pattern of honoring the leader across various national landmarks and government programs.
July 9, 2026
Aviation Labor Groups Urge Privatization of NAMA
A coalition of aviation unions is advocating for the privatization or commercialization of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency to improve infrastructure and financial sustainability.
July 9, 2026
United Nigeria Airlines Marks Expansion with New Aircraft and Global Partnerships
United Nigeria Airlines expanded its fleet with two Boeing 737-800NG aircraft and joined the IATA MITA network, signaling its move toward broader international operations.
July 4, 2026
Conflicting Views Emerge Following Federal Government Handover of Akanu Ibiam Airport to Aero Alliance
Disagreement persists between government officials, local leaders, and aviation experts over the recent privatization of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu.
July 4, 2026
Berlin Airport Chief Warns EU Border Digital System Unsuitable for Summer Traffic
Berlin Airport's leadership warns that the new EU Entry-Exit System is causing unmanageable delays for non-EU travelers, prompting calls for urgent operational changes ahead of the summer season.
July 2, 2026
Authorities link Beijing skyscraper plane crash to pilot’s personal issues
A 66-year-old pilot acted out of personal distress when he crashed his plane into Beijing's CITIC Tower, according to local government findings.
July 2, 2026
Aviation Minister Confirms Private Jet Landed on Delta Road Due to Pilot Error
Minister Festus Keyamo clarified that the private aircraft landing on a Delta State road resulted from pilot error rather than mechanical failure, and the matter is now a national security investigation.
July 1, 2026